47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

60°
H 60°
L 44°
SW
7mph
High tide
11:44 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 6:39 pm (7.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 44m at 11:44 am (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Jul 1806

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:5510.16:4111.910:59-1.74:228:16Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:389.97:0511.812:126.911:35 AM-1.44:238:16Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:219.67:2911.912:476.512:11-1.04:238:16Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:079.27:5511.91:246.012:47-0.34:248:15Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:568.88:2411.92:025.41:230.54:258:15Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:498.38:5411.82:444.82:001.74:268:15Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:507.99:2611.63:294.02:393.04:268:14Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:017.710:0011.44:163.13:214.44:278:14Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:267.810:3811.25:052.14:135.84:288:13Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:048.45:561.15:217.04:298:13Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:319.36:470.06:447.84:308:12Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:0711.03:3110.27:38-1.18:018.14:318:11Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:5811.14:1611.08:27-2.19:058.04:328:11Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:5111.34:5511.79:16-2.99:597.64:328:10New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:4511.55:3212.110:03-3.310:497.04:338:09New Moon15Tue
16Wed3:4011.56:0712.510:50-3.411:386.24:348:08New Moon16Wed
17Thu4:3811.36:4312.811:36-2.94:368:08Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:3810.97:2012.912:295.212:22-2.04:378:07Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:4110.27:5612.91:214.11:09-0.64:388:06Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:499.58:3512.82:163.11:561.24:398:05Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:058.99:1512.53:122.12:473.14:408:04First Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:358.69:5812.04:111.33:454.94:418:03First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:258.85:110.64:596.54:428:02First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:069.66:110.16:347.44:438:01Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:1610.57:08-0.38:097.64:447:59Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:3810.44:0611.18:01-0.79:177.44:467:58Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:3410.24:4611.48:47-0.910:057.14:477:57Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:2410.15:1711.59:28-1.010:436.74:487:56Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:0910.15:4211.510:05-1.011:146.34:497:55Full Moon29Tue
30Wed3:5110.06:0211.510:40-0.811:415.94:507:53Full Moon30Wed
31Thu4:329.96:2011.511:14-0.54:527:52Full Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, WA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Des Moines, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Des Moines, WA?

Tide predictions for Des Moines, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Des Moines, WA?

Tide data for Des Moines, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446248.

What is the moon phase in Des Moines, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Des Moines, WA is First Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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